In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior or Principal Engineer to support our regional Development Team in Cardiff, focusing on civil engineering for development infrastructure.
You will work within a team to lead and produce designs and drawings for construction projects and deliver technical reports for masterplanning and in support of planning applications. You can expect to be active on several projects and client accounts at any given time. You will report to a senior member of the Development Team.
YOUR NEW ROLE, WHAT'S INVOLVED?
* Day to day project management in the delivery of concept studies and strategies with hands on design, leading to planning applications or construction drawing issue.
* Taking financial responsibility for your projects and being responsible for ensuring your projects are delivered to budget, programme and technical standards.
* Working on varied multi-disciplinary projects and client accounts, liaising with clients at a local and national level.
* Direct line management, including mentoring and managing early career professionals ensuring technical excellence is in everything we deliver.
* Assisting in the preparation of fee proposals, and involvement in business development activities.
* Helping maintain the culture and positive working environment in the team.
YOUR TEAM
* The Development Team is a well-established and high performing discipline within the Planning and Development business unit.
* We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility through to planning consent.
* We work with public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
* Preferably a Civil Engineering degree and either be Chartered or approaching Chartered status with experience in highway and highway drainage design.
* Strong post graduate experience in a civil engineering working environment.
* The ability to produce masterplans, site appraisals, write reports to support planning applications, design calculations and construction drawings.
* A solid engineering foundation and an understanding of highway design and highway drainage principles (layout, etc.).
* Experience in using Civils 3D or PDS (or similar software packages) together with experience in applying Highways England/DMRB and Local Authority design guidance.
* Experience in design of drainage using InfoDrainage and a background in Water Company related work inclusive of the relevant design codes.
* The ability to work effectively with colleagues including more senior and junior staff in producing designs, drawings and reports is essential.
APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.
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